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To: Taikun who wrote (50971)	6/16/2004 3:36:35 AM
From: energyplay	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 74559

I would hate to see Quebec homoginized into US 'culture'. Louisiana has a partially based Napolenic code law system. Puerto Rico gets very large welfare transfer payments from the US Government. Too much population, not enough resources, out of most trade routes. Independence would really hurt economically, with no prospect of future recovery in living standards. Hawaii also gets some payments, and local businesses have various forms of protection. Also way too strategic to the US, Hawaiians will not get any choice of independence.

To: Taikun who wrote (50971)	6/16/2004 9:00:19 AM
From: Tommaso	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 74559

>>>Would Quebec be tempted to join the US?<<< Would Texas be tempted to join Mexico?